Florence Police Department blotter

300 block of Cyanide, officer was flagged down by a pedestrian and answered civil questions. He also gathered information for report.

1100 block of East Main, report that someone put maple syrup on a door knob. Officer advised there was no permanent damage, and will speak with the manager as there have been other similar incidents at this apartment complex.

West Main and Santa Fe, report that a van was pulling a load of hay and it caught on fire. Florence fire responded and put it out. City worker brought a loader and cleared the debris and burnt hay from the road.

1100 block of Cap Rock Drive, Coal Creek, lieutenant assisted FCSO with a male party at this location. FCSO had the scene.

1000 block of East Third, report of a group of juveniles in and out of the yard at this location. The children were seen leaving the area with a dog. Officer responded and spoke to the children who stated that the dog belongs to their basket ball coach and had escaped several times and they were taking it back. The home owners were called and advised that the man who lives there is not their coach and the children do not have permission to be in their yard. Dog was returned. The juveniles were warned to keep out.

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1100 block of East Third, report of a male party that is intoxicated and stabbing the wall with a knife and yelling at the kids. Officers responded, and the male party was in the apartment and wouldn't come out, and barricaded himself in the apartment. Party was taken into custody without incident.

500 block of West Main, female party reported that her neighbors were trying to burn their house down by carelessly burning trash just outside their back door. Officer responded and found no signs of fire.

West Main and Frazier, report of a party that took off towards Williamsburg and was dropping lumber out of the back of his truck. The reporting party attempted to advise the party and was met with unfriendly behavior. Officer found the debris and advised the driver, who returned to pick up the lumber.

June 23

500 block of East Main, report of an 18-wheeler obstructing traffic at the Loaf N' Jug. There was negative contact.

Florence Police Department, walk-in male party to document possible harassment. Officer spoke to party and will file a report.

900 block of West Second, report of a physical disturbance. Units contacted the female parties that were involved, everything is OK.

900 block of West Second, female party reported that her aunt took her kids and will not give them back. Officer responded and took information for report, everything is OK.

700 block of Granite, officers were in contact with a party that has an outstanding warrant, party was taken into custody.

800 block of East Main, female party called in stating that there is a party in the store who had previously been asked not to come in. Suspect had left the store prior to officer arrival.

300 block of Gumaer, female party called in stating that she received harassing letters from a male party. Officer responded and information was gathered.

1100 block of East Third, anonymous party called in stating there is some suspicious activity in front of building C. Officers responded and spoke with two female parties who allowed officers inside to search the residence. Information gathered for Information.

1000 block of West Second, female party states there has been a cat in her yard that seems to be sick or hurt with an open wound. Animal control officer responded and cat was taken to the humane society.

100 block of East Main, male party stated that someone hit his vehicle in the parking lot and left. Information was gathered for hit-and-run report.

200 block of West Seventh, female party stated that she split up from her husband last night and that he is threatening to report their car stolen if she does not return it. She states the car is registered in both names. Party was advised that this is a civil matter.

200 block of West Seventh, male and female party both called 911 on each other for a disturbance. Officers responded and performed a post-separation civil stand-by.

800 block of West Third, female party reported an intoxicated male having difficulties walking. Officer and medical responded, male party was contacted. Medical transported the intoxicated party to hospital.

200 block of North Maple, business alarm. Male party was at the front door of the school with altered mental status and transported to the hospital. Nothing was stolen and no damages to property.

June 25

200 block of East Main, report of dark smoke in the area. Officer responded and everything is OK. Smoke was coming from the crematory.

100 block of East Second, female party approached officer about suspicious vehicle at Second and McCandless. Officer checked vehicle, it is expired. Nothing suspicious found, left business card at residence and on vehicle.

Colo. 67, just north of Wetmore. Custer County requested assistance with a roadside domestic. Officer responded and contact was made with male and female party, turned over to Custer County.

1300 block of West Third, female party reported almost being struck by a vehicle. County stopped the vehicle and party was given a stern warning.

Cedar Avenue and Chestnut, officer made contact with a male party who is a known associate with a wanted party. Party was given a courtesy ride to his residence, other residences were checked with negative contact of suspect.

400 block of West Second, officer out at the skate park with parties. ID's checked and everything was OK.

East Second and Robinson, report of yelling and screaming coming from this location. Officers responded and a family was in the process of moving, everything OK.

1100 block of East Third, report of a disturbance going on, possibly a domestic. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with male and female parties who stated it was just an argument over a video game, everything OK.

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